Wagga   13 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

FINANCE TYCOON SUPER MAIDEN SHOWCASE PLATE 1000m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 28)   Rail: +4m 1400m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

Leila Belle should lead at a slick tempo. PAPARAZZO (5) is ready to make his return. Showed positive signs in his debut prep without breaking through and has been tuned up with a good hit-out at Wangaratta. Wide alley the only concern. SHOWTIME KISTENA (10) couldn't live up to market expectation here last start when running into a very impressive winner. Still chased soundly to finish in the frame and his performances prior measure right up. Drawn favourably and reunites with Lyon. Can get the job done. BONNYVILLE (1) was poised to strike when resuming at Goulburn but just came up short. Is sure to have come on from that and has enough early toe to offset the outside draw. LEILA BELLE (15) returns and looks best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Paparazzo gets the nod.
1 332x4 BONNYVILLE
ALLAN MCRAE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms R S McRae & A L McRae
Second run back. First-up after eight months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn on March 23 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Zoutempus with 55.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 21 2024 over 1000m, 11 len behind Aqualina's Star carrying 58.5kg at $67. Big chance.
10
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Gold, Green Checks, Red Cap
2 8x680 ANABAA'S SPIRIT
MICHAEL TRAVERS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms D K Hamlin & G G Brown
Most recently second last of 12 at Gundagai 3yo Mdn on April 6 over 1000m, 10 len behind Sheridan Street with 55kg at $21. Before that 8th of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Harrumph Harrumph with 59kg at $21. Not likely to trouble these.
13
J KISSICK
Cerise, White Fleur De Lys, White Sleeves And Cap With Cerise Fleur De Lys's
3 63x DESERT BOOTS
CRAIG WEEDING
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Weeding Racing (Mgr: C A Weeding), Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup) & A Isgro
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw January 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Shesoutofthisworld with 58kg at $4. On debut sixth of 12 at Wagga Riverside Super Mdn December 24 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Divron carrying 57.5kg at $14. Expecting a strong run fresh.
6
JAKE DUFFY
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
4 54x33 LUNAR MOJO
CRAIG WIDDISON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A McDonald, Ms A Petrie, P L Thrum, W M Kendall, Mrs J Kendall, T M Hoffmann, Ms K A Pyle, Mrs K L Widdison, G Kimball, Mrs K L Kimball, R P Gray, Mrs P L Gray, S M Plunkett & Mrs W D Plunkett
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Albury Mdn on February 24 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Love From Venus carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at this track Mdn on March 13 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Three Musketeers with 57.5kg at $5. Solid prospects.
5
N SOUQUET
Red, Aqua Star, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Aqua Stars Cap
5 22x PAPARAZZO
CRAIG WEEDING
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
A R Plant, Mrs P Plant, G A Doyle, P G Smith & Mrs P F Smith
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Wodonga 3yo Mdn-Sw January 5 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Majestic Reward carrying 58kg at $1.75. On debut second of 9 at Wangaratta 3yo Mdn-Sw December 23 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Persian Caviar carrying 58kg at $41. Looks all set for a effective return.
15
Royal Blue, White Stars And Armbands
6 x3990 TROUVE
MICHAEL TRAVERS
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss E L Church, Mrs J M Muldoon, R L Charley, Z O P Racing (Mgr: J Sortino), J Papankolaou, D Dickson, J Gallagher, N Walter, N Walter, Great Border City (Mgr: G S Elliot) & J Hallinan
At the latest run 10th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1000m, 13 len behind Foreman's Gully carrying 58.5kg at $20. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Ararat 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Foxy Heart with 58kg at $11. Hard to enthuse.
2
J PENZA
Black, Three White Diagonal Stars, Star Cap
7 4x WINNING EMOTIONS
DANNY WILLIAMS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Danny Williams Racing (Mgr: D A J Williams), W A Kelly & P A Colley
Resuming off six-and-a-half months break after having had one race start. At debut last start 4th in a small field at Goulburn Mdn on September 26 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Duke Of Camden carrying 57.5kg at $8. Had three recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial sixth at Goulburn in a 800m trial on March 23. Can do better this time in work.
11
NICK HEYWOOD
Navy Blue, Maroon Spots, Purple Sleeves, Maroon Cap
8 45x48 MAHI MAHI
ERIN MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
E Pipersberg & M J Cosgriff
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 10 at Towong Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 940m, 2.25 len behind Wellspring carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 975m, 9 len behind Kathy's Rose carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Can atone.
9
AMY O'DRISCOLL
Black, Lime Diagonal Halves, Checked Sash, Halved Sleeves, Checked Armbands And Cap, Black Pom Pom
9 56x60 MISS PEPEHA
MICHAEL TRAVERS
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs G A Noonan, InToWin Aussie Intro (Mgr: Ms T Balcombe), A G Williams, B Beslagic, A Mitsinikos, Ms M Ventura, J D Rae, J A Forrest & J Toohey
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 9 at Pakenham F&M Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Vivacissimo carrying 56kg at $61. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1600m, 24 len behind Khabalov carrying 55.5kg at $21. No easier here and happy to leave out again.
1
C J PARISH
Black, Old Gold Fleur De Lys, Turquoise Sleeves, Old Gold Pom Pom
10 92333 SHOWTIME KISTENA
HEATH MACLEAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
H N Maclean, L Andrews & E C Thompson
Recent form sound. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Foreman's Gully with 57.5kg at $2.45. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Read My Lips carrying 57kg at $2.40. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside barrier.
3
J LYON
White, Black Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves
11 63x75 SO YOU STAR
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
MCS Racing(Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), River Junction(Mgr: T R Schmidt), R Calman, J S Candy, Mrs G Gleichman, C H C T Racing(Mgr: D R Tully), J I Gillies, Mrs S L Hooper, R G Mather, G Monahan, A G Porter, Mrs J D Porter, J M Russo, Mrs T F Squadrito, F A Squadrito, Mrs S M Taylor, Ms M V Walker & G Wynne
Second run back. First-up after nine months second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Lyles carrying 57kg at $31. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind Cook Island Girl carrying 57kg at $6. Strips fitter and is among the chances.
8
Orange And Royal Blue Halves And Stars, White Cap
12 5307x SANTOLINI
MICHAEL TRAVERS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms D K Hamlin & G G Brown
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Benalla 3yo Mdn-Sw February 2 over 1212m, 4 len behind Amber Star with 54kg at $15. Previously first up; third in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw August 16 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Immortal Shield with 56kg at $61. Hard to make a case.
12
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Cerise, White Fleur De Lys, White Sleeves And Cap With Cerise Fleur De Lys's
13 7966 SQUEAKING
MICHAEL TRAVERS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms R J Tatham
Last start 6th of 12 at Gundagai 3yo Mdn on April 6 over 1000m, 5 len behind Sheridan Street carrying 55kg at $15. The race before that 6th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1000m, 10 len behind Foreman's Gully carrying 56.5kg at $51. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again.
4
SHAUN GUYMER
Black, Three White Diagonal Stars, Star Cap
14 27734 STARZZABORN
MICHELLE TEALE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
P M Knight
Going well. Last start 4th of 12 at Gundagai 3yo Mdn on April 6 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Sheridan Street with 56kg at $14. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1150m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Love And Light carrying 57.5kg at $21. Sure to be thereabouts.
7
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Yellow, Purple Chevrons And Armbands, Striped Cap
15 6x LEILA BELLE
BECKY BYRNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
High Performance Thoroughbred (Mgr: Ms B L Byrne), K C Byrne, Mrs F S Byrne, G J Hidson, M Comerford, Mrs A Comerford & R C Ilitch
Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 9 at Canberra Mdn on November 5 over 1000m, 3 len behind Circle Of Love carrying 53kg at $4. Has more to offer.
8
DAMON BUDLER
Green, Yellow Sash